Sr. Project Manager

RIVA Solutions Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

HSA/FSA Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

RIVA Flex

Job summary

RIVA Solutions Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a critical federal delivery program. Hybrid work arrangement combines on-site collaboration and remote work as needed to deliver milestones.

The role oversees multidisciplinary teams, ensures program scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction, and communicates with USPTO leadership. Requires Federal IT delivery experience and a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing Federal IT delivery programs.
• Experience leading AI, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams.
• Knowledge of PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and risk management.
• Executive reporting and stakeholder communication experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution and FFP delivery.
• Manage security, AI, DevSecOps, governance, and QA teams.
• Serve as primary interface with USPTO leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, release planning, and executive briefings.
• Manage scope, schedule, staffing, risks, and financial performance.
• Prepare status reports, staffing plans, and risk registers.
• Support contract compliance, onboarding, transition, SOPs, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

PMBOK knowledge

Agile methodologies

Executive reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification

CSM certification

PMI-ACP certification

SAFe certification

Job description

Position: Senior Project Manager

Location: Hybrid - Alexandria, VA

Terms: Full Time

Clearance: Public Trust Required

Travel: 0-10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while supporting missions that matter.

Program Overview

Supports a USPTO firm-fixed-price task order securing the agency's AI and data environment through program leadership, Agile delivery, and cybersecurity modernization.

Position Overview

Leads multidisciplinary security, AI, DevSecOps, governance, and QA teams while serving as the primary delivery lead responsible for scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead overall program execution and FFP delivery.
• Manage security, AI, DevSecOps, governance, and QA teams.
• Serve as primary interface with USPTO leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, sprint reviews, release planning, and executive briefings.
• Manage scope, schedule, staffing, risks, and financial performance.
• Prepare status reports, staffing plans, and risk registers.
• Support contract compliance, onboarding, transition, SOPs, and knowledge transfer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing Federal IT delivery programs.
• Experience leading AI, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams.
• Knowledge of PMBOK, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and risk management.
• Executive reporting and stakeholder communication experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification.
• USPTO or BOSS/PTACTS experience.
• Experience managing FFP Federal contracts.
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST, ATO, and DevSecOps.

Salary

$160,000

RIVA Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.